Americana Collector Lewis W. Scranton
When it comes to collecting fine art and antiques, some people just can’t get enough. One of these is Lewis W. Scranton. a Connecticut yankee whose passion is fine Americana. Today The Appraisal ...
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If you love antique furniture, and even if you don’t but you have a piece that is too good to overlook, there are a few ways you can give your antiques an updated look. The Appraisal Group offers these tips on:
PRESERVING FINE ANTIQUES:
You know from looking at furniture if it has been well-regarded enough for the previous owners (and you) to assure it good temperature and humidity by keeping it away from sun glare through windows, away from heating units and fireplaces. If it hasn’t, it’s quite likely you will need to bring it up to snuff. Here are few things you can do.
oft, just-moistened cloth to dust. For details on professional cleaning of oiled finishes, French polishing, Oriental lacquering, Japanning, and polychroming, visit the site of Period Furniture Conservation.
Finally, be careful how you move your furniture. Do not not drag it, even if you plan to place pads under the legs, we repeat, do not drag furniture. Lift it. Use at least two people to carefully lift and position your furniture.
Editor’s Note: Today’s featured image is a lovingly preserved Chippendale drop leaf table. It is handled by M.S. Rau Antiques of New Orleans.
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